Gameplay Animator - EA Sports FC

We are searching for a talented and experienced Animator to join FC Gameplay in Vancouver, BC.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong problem-solving mentality, have the ability to create high-quality animation, maintain a sharp and continued focus on the player experience, and be fearless in the face of new technologies and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director to understand the vision for gameplay
• Curate, edit, polish, and implement motion capture data into animation sets with a keen eye for quality
• Collaborate with designers to ensure animation is aligned with design goals for animation features
• Work with technical artists/animators - providing feedback on rigs, tools, and animation
• Collaborate with the animation and engineering team to solve unique animation challenges
• Working with leads/director who will support the end-to-end pipeline ownership of capturing motion capture and building of animation data to the final implementation in-game

Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of animation principles and anatomy, especially in relation to athletic movement
• Proficient in standard industry tools such as Autodesk Maya/Motionbuilder
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them
• Passion for games and sports is a bonus

Benefits:

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
• 10 days per year of sick time
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan to regular full-time employees